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Blythswood 2007 Appeal
LOCAL FOLK are urged to start collecting items now for this year’s “Shoebox Appeal” and Winter Collection for Eastern Europe, India AND Scotland, on behalf of Blythswood Care.
Individual items towards boxes are always gratefully received, stress the organisers.
Items that are particularly desirable include: Hats, Gloves, Socks, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Face Cloths/ Moist Wipes/Sponges, Deodorant, Moisturising Cream, Comb/Brush, Sanitary Products, Shaving Foam/Razors, Small Toy (can be soft toy), New Stationery, Pens, Pencils and sharpener, Notepads, Rulers, Rubbers, Colouring Books, New Clothes, Scarves, Underwear, Tights, Any Sweets (but no chocolate), New Make Up, Sewing Equipment, Household Candles, Screwdrivers/Pliers. |
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Those who would like to knit hats, scarves, mitts or wee jumpers for boxes are asked, please. to contact Maise for patterns on 01887 820278. Alternatively they might buy a metre of fleece, (say, from Girvans or IKEA), and cut out some scarves!
The official customs list is available from Aberfeldy Recreation Centre, Girvan’s Garage, Wade’s Newsagents, MI SWCO (Mining)
Winter Collection
There will also be the usual collection of warm clothing, bedding, non-perishable foodstuffs, bric-a-brac and a collection towards transport costs.
The customs leaflets provide information about the Appeal and important instructions about putting your box together and about Gift Aid for Transport Donations.
“This is the ninth year that we, as a community, have supported the Blythswood Care “Shoebox Appeal” and I am really pleased to be heading it up again this year,” Ali Edwards told Comment. “This year there has been a request for boxes to be sent to the needy in India, which is exciting. I have ordered new DVDs of folk receiving the boxes and these will be circulated on request so that we can all be motivated and reassured that our efforts are really making a difference.”
Ali is especially pleased that young people from the Breadalbane Academy Duke of Edinburgh Award Group will again be helping organise this year’s Shoebox Appeal and Winter Collection.
“We are going to spend the day in ASDA in Perth on Saturday 3 November advertising the Appeal, collecting donations and buying budget food items,” she reported.
“These will be sent alongside the shoeboxes to eastern Europe and donated to the needy in Scotland this Christmas-time through Blythswood’s ‘Highland Foodbank’. Donations for this shopping will be gratefully received by me or by the Duke of Edinburgh Volunteers from late September.”
Food Bank
The items currently requested are ALL non-perishable foodstuffs especially: any tinned food - particularly fruit, vegetables and macaroni cheese; cooking oil; sugar; dried pasa; rice; biscuits; tinned baby food - friut & vegetable varieties; hard-boiled or jellied sweets (complete packets); toothbrushes; toothpaste; cup-a-soup; tinned soup; baked beans; rice pudding; tea/coffee; multivitamins/single vitamin supplements. Please note that all food needs sell by date after June 2008.
The following used items, suitable for any age, will also be gratefully received: warm jackets; warm trousers; fleeces; jumpers; hats; gloves; scarves; strong, winter footwear; warm bedding; sleeping bags; blankets. Also washable and disposable nappies.
Special request
A dry and lockable box trailer is sought which can be borrowed from 2-16 November. If anyone is able and willing to help with this, please contact Ali on 01887 829343.
She would also like to be contacted by anyone with some spare time to wrap empty boxes for the collection items. This can be done in their own home so that the boxes can be ready to fill on Friday 16 November. Both boxes and the wrapping paper are provided.
Bring & Buy
Contributions of baking, tablet, jam, “unused” presents are also requested for a “Bring and Buy” stall held on the collection day at Aberfeldy Town Hall. Anyone willing to help with this in any way is urged to contact Maise Steven on 01887 820278
Donations of money towards transport costs are greatly appreciated and can be sent to ‘Blythswood Care’, Highland Deephaven Industrial Estate, Evanton, Ross-Shire, IV16 9XJ, or on the day.
Any enquires please contact Ali Edwards on 01887 829343 or Mais Steven on 01887 820278
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